Thames Valley Police defines a hate incident as "any incident which is perceived to be a hate incident by the victim or any other person". Anyone can be a victim of hate crime.

Report a hate crime

It is important that all hate crimes are reported, Reports help us support victims and witnesses, and make sure action is taken against perpetrators. Anyone can be the victim of a hate crime.

For help and advice or to report a crime, phone the police:

emergencies: 999

non-emergencies: 101

Reporting hate crime to Victim Support

From 1 January 2014, Victim Support will be a third party reporting centre for victims of hate crime within Buckinghamshire through the Victim Care Unit. They will offer emotional support, information and practical help to victims of crime whether or not the crime has been reported to the police or a third agency.

Hate crimes and incidents can be reported and telephone support received via the Victim Care Unit Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, and on Saturday between 9am and 5pm. Out of these hours callers can leave a messages on the 24 hour answer phone, which will be dealt with on the next available working day after the call was made.

Victims of hate crime or incidents can report using the support line on 0845 38 99 528